Edinburgh, UK 26-29 May 2021 - ADVOC Europe AGM 2022

ADVOC Europe AGM 2022
Edinburgh, UK
26-29 May 2021

About Edinburgh:
MacRoberts is delighted to be welcoming 0 Branded the “Athens of the North”, Edinburgh
ADVOC to Edinburgh for the 2022 Europe AGM. has two distinct areas, both of which are listed
 as UNESCO World Heritage Sites – the Old
As a long-standing and active member of ADVOC MacRoberts Town, dominated by Edinburgh Castle, and the
is very keen to welcome as many of you as possible. neoclassical New Town.
This event will be an occasion for you to discover our 0 Edinburgh is home to the world’s largest arts
magnificent capital city and to meet (meet again) and develop festival, The Edinburgh Fringe, which takes
business relations with fellow attendees, one of the founding place across the city in August each year.
principles of the ADVOC ethos.
 0 Edinburgh is the birthplace of Harry Potter.
All Advoc firms are encouraged to attend the AGM and we J.K. Rowling wrote most of the books in the
look forward to meeting new attendees and catching up with city, taking inspiration from Edinburgh’s
 streets, architecture, graveyards and folklore.
friends and colleagues from across Europe.

Edinburgh - “the Athens of the North” - will be magnificent
 0 Edinburgh Castle was recently voted the top
 UK Heritage Attraction. Castle Rock, upon
in late Spring/early Summer next year and will provide an which the castle sits, is an extinct volcano.
excellent backdrop to a much-anticipated AGM.
 0 Edinburgh is one of the most haunted cities
 in the world, and there is no shortage of
 ghost-themed walking and bus tours on offer
Euan Duncan throughout the city.

 0 The world’s one and only knighted penguin,
Chair of MacRoberts
E: euan.duncan@macroberts.com
T: +44 (0)141 303 1222 Sir Nils Olav, lives at Edinburgh Zoo.

 0 Edinburgh is the greenest city in the UK.

Itinerary Delegates: Thursday 26 May

Time Activity Location Attendees

Various Delegates arrival into Edinburgh Various hotels All

7.00pm Drinks Reception The Scotch Whisky Experience All

7.45pm Dinner & Whisky Tasting The Scotch Whisky Experience All

Itinerary Delegates: Friday 27 May

Time Activity Location Attendees

09.00am Coffee & Conference Welcome The Kimpton Delegates

09.15am Sessions 1 & 2 The Kimpton Delegates

12.30pm Lunch The Kimpton Delegates

1.30pm Sessions 3 & 4 The Kimpton Delegates

4.00pm Conference Closes The Kimpton Delegates

5.15pm Drinks Reception MacRoberts Office All

6.45pm Bus Departs for Dinner MacRoberts Offce All

7.15pm Drinks Reception Surprise Venue All

8.00pm Dinner Surprise Venue All

Itinerary Delegates: Saturday 28 May
Time Activity Location Attendees
09.00am Coffee & Conference Welcome The Kimpton Delegates

09.15am Sessions 1 & 2 The Kimpton Delegates

12.00pm Conference Closes The Kimpton Delegates

12.30pm Lunch The Kimpton All

1.30pm City Tour Treasure Hunt The Kimpton All

4.00pm - 7.00pm Free Time All

7.00pm Drinks Reception National Museum of Scotland All

7.30pm Gala Dinner National Museum of Scotland All

Itinerary Delegates: Sunday 29 May

Time Activity Location Attendees

11.30am Walk Arthurs Seat Holyrood Road Car Park All

2.00pm Sunday Lunch The Raeburn, Stockbridge All

4.00pm Walk The Royal Botanic Gardens All

Itinerary Companions: Thursday 26 May

Time Activity Location Attendees

Various Delegates arrival into Edinburgh Various hotels All

7.00pm Drinks Reception The Scotch Whisky Experience All

7.45pm Dinner & Whisky Tasting The Scotch Whisky Experience All

Itinerary Companions: Friday 27 May

Time Activity Location Attendees

09.00 - 11.00am Free time Various Companions

11.00am - 12.30pm Castle Tour Edinburgh Castle Companions

12.30pm Lunch

2.00pm - 3.30pm Art Gallery Scottish National Gallery Companions

2.00pm - 3.30pm Afternoon Tea TBC Companions

5.15pm Drinks Reception MacRoberts Office All

6.45pm Bus Departs for Dinner MacRoberts Office All

7.15pm Drinks Reception Surprise Venue All

8.00pm Dinner Surprise Venue All

Itinerary Companions: Saturday 28 May
Time Activity Location Attendees
Morning Free Time Companions

12.30pm Lunch The Kimpton All

1.30pm City Tour Treasure Hunt The Kimpton All

4.00pm - 7.00pm Free Time All

7.00pm Drinks Reception National Museum of Scotland All

7.30pm Gala Dinner National Museum of Scotland All

Itinerary Companions: Sunday 29 May

Time Activity Location Attendees

11.30am Walk Arthurs Seat Holyrood Road Car Park All

2.00pm Sunday Lunch The Raeburn, Stockbridge All

4.00pm Walk The Royal Botanic Gardens All

Transport to Edinburgh

By Plane

Edinburgh International Airport (EDI)
Estimated taxi fare into city: £20 (one way)
Tram service, departs Airport every 7 minutes: £6.50 (one way)

By Train

Edinburgh Haymarket Train Station
Edinburgh Waverley Train Station
Both train stations are located centrally and have easy access to all hotel options by foot, tram or taxi. You can find good deals at
www.trainline.com.

Staying in Edinburgh
Please note that preferential rates have been agreed with the two hotels listed below and that bookings will be on a first come, first
served basis. Other hotels are of course available and can be sourced independently.
Kimpton Charlotte Square
 To book
 Kimpton Charlotte Square Single Occupancy Double Occupancy
 Telephone: 0044 0131 240 7131
 Email: reservations@kimptoncharlottesquare.com
 Thursday 26th May £245.00 £260.00
 On booking
 Please quote: MAC
 Friday 27th May £245.00 £260.00
 Name of the booking: ADVOC AGM 2022 Allocation

 Saturday 28th May £245.00 £260.00

Hampton by Hilton, Edinburgh West End
 To book
 Hampton by Hilton Single Occupancy Double Occupancy
 Please follow the link:
 https://group.hamptoninn.com/cbfauu
 Thursday 26th May £105.00 £169.00
 On booking
 Please quote group name: MacRoberts LLP
 Friday 27th May £145.00 £169.00

 Saturday 28th May £200.00 £169.00

Registration
To register your interest in attending the ADVOC AGM in Edinburgh, please email: alice.mckinlay@macroberts.com

Upon booking, please note that a unique invoice reference number will be generated to each individual, along with bank details
that the full delegate/companion fee should be paid to. Please note that you will not be formally registered until funds have been
received in full.

Fees
Full delegate/companion fee:

• Super Early Bird: €850 (Deadline for securing booking at this rate is 20 December 2021)

• Early Bird: €875 (Deadline for securing booking at this rate is 31 January 2022)

• Standard rate: €900 (Deadline for securing booking at this rate is 28 February 2022)

Please note that all bookings are on a first come first served basis. We encourage everyone to sign up as soon as possible, to avoid
disappointment.

www.macroberts.com